Production Materials Group Lead

Ryder Supply Chain Solutions•Spring Hill, TN

1d•$77,000 - $77,000•Onsite

About The Position

We are immediately hiring a Production Materials Group Lead in SpringHill, TN for our Supply Chain Solutions division. Apply here today to speak with a Recruiter about the position and perks of joining our Ryder Ever Better Team. When Fortune 500 businesses and new startups need supply chain solutions, they look to our industry-leading logistics experts. At Ryder, there is more to being a supply chain professional than working on some of the nation’s biggest brands. We make sure you are also getting the diverse experience, advancement opportunities, all from an industry-leading Fortune 500 company. The Production Materials Group Lead is responsible for the production or production support areas of assigned work group(s) in a manufacturing operation. This position works directly in the General Motors Manufacturing Plant and interfaces with manufacturing customer personnel daily. This position provides daily/weekly/monthly measurements to customer for trackable performance, down-time mitigation and future daily successes. Provides direct supervision of employees, ensures compliance with company and location policies, procedures and work instructions in order to provide a safe and productive work environment, optimum customer service and accurate records. Understanding of manufacturing and assembly processes. All work is subject to review by and Ryder Corporate Process Owners such as Finance, Human Resources, Safety, etc. Error could result in customer dissatisfaction, loss of profit, safety or security incidents.

Requirements

Ability to prioritize and organize work, along with strong follow-up, analytical, problem solving and sound decision-making skills., Required
Ability to effectively communicate in both verbal and written forms with customers, employees, peers and management., Required
Ability to create and maintain professional relationships within all levels of the organization (peers, work groups, customers, supervisors)., Required
Ability to work self-directed with minimal supervision., Required
Ability to work independently and as member of a team., Required
Ability to manage individual performance and employee relations., Required
Flexibility to operate and self-driven to excel in a fast-paced environment., Required
Capable of multi-tasking, highly organized, with excellent time management skills., Required
Detail oriented with excellent follow-up practices., Required
H.S. Diploma/GED Required
2 years or more in manufacturing or industry related field Required
2 years or more in supervisory experience Required
3 years or more in problem solving skills experience, use of formal Root Cause Countermeasure Systems Required
Intermediate computer skills Required
Knowledge of OSHA Required

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Bachelor's degree logistics, supply chain, or related field., Preferred
Exposure to Lean principles, systems and tools Preferred
Knowledge of Warehouse Management Systems (WMS) Preferred
Knowledge of material handling equipment may be required based on position Preferred
DOT and Hazmat knowledge may be required based on the account Preferred

Responsibilities

Production Material Analysis: Manages production material in a customer manufacturing facility for specific work production cells. Ensures production demand is met by analyzing demand of materials, daily goals and other miscellaneous assignments. Understands, tracks, changes, and advises customer of plan.
Customer Relationship Management: builds and maintains relationships with customer floor leaders by ensuring daily, weekly, monthly and yearly deliverables related to safety, quality, cost, people and downtime are met pertaining to their specific manufacturing zone performance with customer.
Goal Tracking: Ensures Business Plan Deployment dashboards are updated and missed targets are identified with specific countermeasures to achieve future targets. Monitors hourly / daily / weekly / yearly targets of day-to-day manufacturing. Communicates to internal and customer team.
Typical supervisory responsibilities pertaining to hiring, training, scheduling, conflict resolution, grievances, supervise hourly members and Team Leaders Communicates with union stewards, Upper MGT and HR as applicable to Collective Bargaining Agreement. Assigns tasks to personnel related to training, work, etc. Interfaces with customer applications which could include EPS, PPS and WMS
Support and aid with materials adjustments to ensure demands of material production flow.
Development of system and process training for employees in the work group(s).
Perform administrative functions to include tracking of time, attendance and performance feedback.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision Benefits start at 30 Days
401 (K) Savings Plan with a company match
Discounted employee stock purchase options
Quality employee discounts that actually save you money on tools, cars, appliances, travel and more
All major holidays paid and Paid time off within your first year
Up to 12 weeks paid maternity leave

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